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Why do French Bulldogs fart so much? (And how to fix it)
Why French Bulldogs are so gassy, what makes it worse, and how to actually reduce the farts. From a real Frenchie parent.
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How to pick a French Bulldog puppy from a litter
Choosing a puppy from a litter of squishy Frenchie faces is gloriously hard, they're all perfect. But picking well is about more than which one waddles to you first. The…
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Muzzles that fit a flat-faced Frenchie
Muzzles get a bad rap, but used right they're a kindness, for vet visits, grooming a wriggly dog, a reactive phase, or stopping a scavenger from eating sidewalk garbage. The…
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Do fluffy French Bulldogs shed? The long-haired truth
Fluffy Frenchies, the long-haired ones with the soft, slightly scruffy coats and the extra-floofy ears, have exploded in popularity, and the first question buyers ask is whether all that fur…
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Boston Terrier vs French Bulldog: how to choose
People mix these two up constantly, both have the bat ears, the smushed faces, the tuxedo-ish looks, and from across a park you'd be forgiven for guessing wrong. But live…
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French Bulldog health issues: what to know going in
The most common French Bulldog health issues, from breathing to backs to skin, and how to stay ahead of them. From a real Frenchie parent.
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How to crate train a French Bulldog (calmly)
I was skeptical about crate training, it felt a little like putting Nina in jail. Then I watched her, fully trained, trot into her crate on her own to nap…
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Leashes that actually work for a Frenchie
Here's the thing about leashes and Frenchies that took me embarrassingly long to learn: the leash barely matters compared to what you clip it to. Attach any leash to a…
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Do French Bulldogs shed? What to actually expect
Somewhere along the way, "French Bulldogs don't shed" became internet gospel, and every Frenchie owner I know has had the same disappointing discovery: a black hoodie. They're not heavy shedders,…
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French Bulldog temperament: what they’re really like
If I had to describe Nina's personality in one line, it's "needy comedian who thinks she's in charge." That's the Frenchie temperament in a nutshell, ridiculously affectionate, a little stubborn,…